The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-07-16
Knoebel. 10th District.

Knoebel, 10th District Since my last the
Scriptures have been fully verified "by the sweat
of thy brow for great beads Of the aforesaid have
not only trickled but fairly poured in streams un-
der the rays of the hot blistering sum- uncomforta-
BILE in the extreme but absolutely necessary for the
ripenng of the harvest yield, which, believe, is
about drawing to q close.
In this era of machinery and progress too much
precaution cannot prevail, especially in regard to
the conveyance along our public highways of the
various machines now used in farming. This was
a noticeable fact on Wednesday last when what
might have been chronicled with loss of life, for
tunately escaped with less serious result. While
team, consisting of horse and carriage, belong
ing to Mr.. Thomas Shields, containing gentle
man, lady and infant, were passing the vicinity of
the Patterson estate, they were met by a pair of
horses attached to a reaper belonging to Philip T..
George, Esq. The horse in the carriage becoming
manageable quickly turned, upsetting the occu-
pants and getting mixed up with the machine
both teams dashed rapidly down the road and
never stopped until both carriage and machine
were demolished, the horses badly injured, while
the driver narrowly escaped with his life. Now
this is only the beginning of the chapter for with
the approach of the thresking season casualties
will be of frequent occurrence and the law cannot
be too strictly enforced.
Our neighborhood is somewhat enlivened by the
presence of numerous city folks, who apparently
thoroughly enjoy the pleasures and beauties of
this locality. Among others / noticed Mrs. John
B. Spence, nee Mccullough, and child, and Mrs.
VIM. II. Phillips, nee Miss Ida Hall, both of Bal
timore and formerly great favorites among the
people of this community.
l regret the announcement of the con tinued in
disposition of Mr.. Robert E. Dlworth, although
improved, is the cause of much anxiety among his
large circle of friends.
In every quarter I find the contemplated de-
parture from this locality of Mr.. H. E. Barteson,
and his estimabe wife a matter of deep regret,
both socially and from business standpoint, and
they will carry with them the best wishes of
large and admiring circle of friends.
Politics is on the qui Uire and the time is grow
ing short, but rest assured every "stone will be
turned" and nothing left nndono, you know
it's factional affair." Yet some of the candidates
have the esteem OF the stalwarts. Only yesterday
an out-and. out Republican said in my presence
Sheriff, is an No. man, and that Messrs. Peerce
and Halle deserved the promised support. Be
this as it may, we want honest, square dealing
that will protect the interests of both parties,
irrespective of sentiment and standing.
The Sunday schools of both Chestnut Grove and
Union Chapel are fourishing and afford means
of spending pleasant hour each Sabbath, reflect
ing much credit on those in charge.
The only item of interest from Sweet Air is
"money," or rather the scarcity of it, while even
our friend Henry Green reports collections so dull
he is still unable to flourish that long contempla-
ted new whip, that is necessary adjunct to his
driving outfit.
Some remarkably fine work is turned out at the
establishment of Messrs. Slade at Unionville,
while occasionally joke is heartily approved and
relished, impressing of the general good feel
ing between employer and employed.